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Communicating With Your Doctor and Talking About Clinical Trials

Asking your doctor questions about clinical trials at any phase of your treatment will help you and your doctor manage your care. Watch these videos and download the conversation guide below to improve communication with your doctor regarding your healthcare needs.

Download the following conversation guide and transcript:

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acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

In 2019, at 32, several symptoms culminated and, in hindsight, were red flags to the disease progression of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). I was less than 90 days into a new job in residential construction. I did not pay attention to what my body was telling me (extreme fatigue, excessively bleeding gums after a dental exam, bruising, and petechiae on my chest and upper extremities).

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